Detailing News

  -By Orok Otu Duke  The National Boundary Commission (NBC) has reaffirmed the coastal status of Cross River State and its seaward littoral access to the Atlantic Ocean through the Cross River Estuary, as reflected in official maps and publications. This confirmation was made during a national workshop on the creation of platforms for Nigeria’s coastal states and local government areas, held in Asaba, Delta State, on 13 November 2024.  The workshop was organized by the National Boundary Commission and addressed by its Director-General, Surveyor Adamu A. Adaji. Cross River State was officially represented at the workshop by the Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Dr. Peter Odey, underscoring the state’s formal participation in national coastal and maritime governance discussions. During the workshop, Cross River State was expressly listed among Nigeria’s coastal states, alongside Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers and Akwa Ibom States. The classification places Cross River St...

  By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State Special Adviser Forum has commended Governor Bassey Edet Otu for approving a salary increase for political appointees, describing the move as timely and reflective of responsive, people-oriented leadership. The commendation was contained in a jointly signed statement issued on Thursday by the Chairman of the Forum and Special Adviser to the Governor on General Duties, Barrister Ekpenyong Akiba, and the Secretary of the Forum and Special Adviser to the Governor on Asset Management and Recovery, Barrister Gilbert Agbor. According to the Forum, the salary adjustment demonstrates Governor Otu’s clear understanding of prevailing economic realities and his commitment to the welfare, motivation, and dignity of political appointees who support the implementation of government policies and programmes. The statement noted that the governor’s decision has boosted morale within the political leadership structure and is expected to enhance productivity, ...

  On behalf of the Cross River State Family Planning Advocacy and Technical Working Group, I wish to express our profound appreciation to His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, for his visionary leadership and commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people. We are particularly grateful for your strong support for domestic financing of family planning, as demonstrated through the Government Cash Counterpart Contribution, which culminated in the investment of 22 million in 2025 for the procurement of family planning commodities. This laudable commitment, formally handed over today, by UNFPA Nigeria through the Cross River Sub-Office Head of Office, Dr. Andrew Kirima, to the Cross River State Ministry of Health, marks a significant milestone in our collective journey toward sustainable healthcare financing. Your Excellency, this 'sweet' support would not only impact access to quality and lifesaving reproductive health s...

The Special Adviser to the Governor of Cross River State on Asset Management and Recovery, Barr. Gilbert Agbor, on Sunday, January 25, 2026, hosted a delegation of local government chairmen and other senior government officials in furtherance of efforts to strengthen the ongoing All Progressives Congress (APC) electronic registration (e-registration) exercise across the state. The delegation was led by the Chairman of the Forum of Local Government Chairmen in Cross River State and Chairman of Yakurr Local Government Area, Hon. Yibala Inyang. It also included the Chairman of Akpabuyo Local Government Area, Hon. Bassey Effiom Effiong, alongside other key government functionaries. The visit, which took place at Barr. Agbor’s Etomi country home in Etung Local Government Area, was aimed at deepening grassroots mobilisation, fostering stronger collaboration among stakeholders, and ensuring the success of the APC e-registration exercise in Etung LGA and adjoining communities. Speaking at the ...

  It has become trendy in recent times for attention-seeking social media commentators to substitute noise for knowledge, outrage for investigation, and conjecture for facts. The latest social media outburst by one MC Okrika against the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, sadly fits this pattern and deserves a calm but firm response grounded in verifiable records. First, it must be clearly stated that governance in Cross River State is not conducted on Facebook timelines or through viral rants. The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, is focused on deliberate, data-driven governance, particularly in the health sector, where reforms are being executed in clearly defined phases. Attempts to reduce such structured governance to cheap social media theatrics only expose the intellectual laziness of the critic. The first two years of the Otu administration were deliberately devoted to the revitalisation of primary healthcare, the foundation of any func...

  The attention of the Media Office of Hon. Peter Akpanke, Member representing Obudu/Obanliku/Bekwarra Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has been drawn to misleading and mischievous allegations circulating on social media concerning purported contract racketeering. Ordinarily, such baseless claims would be disregarded. However, to prevent the spread of misinformation and safeguard the integrity of public discourse, we deem it necessary to set the record straight with the following facts: 2. Prior to his election to the House of Representatives in 2023, Hon. Akpanke was a reputable and established contractor who successfully won and executed multiple projects for both federal and state governments. His primary business model involved acquiring and executing contracts from other awardees who lacked the capacity or resources to deliver. 3. Upon assuming public office, Hon. Akpanke fully complied with extant laws prohibiting public office holders from engaging in ac...

  There was visible excitement in Mkpani, Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State, as heavy-duty bulldozers moved in to commence construction of a 2-kilometre ring road linking the Aduma, Afaben, and Ajere communities. The project was officially launched by Senator Eteng Williams, representing the Cross River Central Senatorial District, in a strategic move aimed at strengthening rural infrastructure and improving the quality of life for residents. The presence of construction equipment has been met with widespread enthusiasm from constituents as the road is expected to significantly ease transportation, facilitate easier market access for farmers, and accelerate urban development within the area. The new ring road complements the ongoing Mkpani–Agoi Road project being executed by the Cross River State Government and is projected to serve as a catalyst for economic growth. By easing transportation challenges, the road will improve access to markets, boost agricultural pro...